Tim Engstrom
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Units encouraged to form parleys
The parley is a group of past unit, district or department presidents.
Auxiliary Department Office hires new treasurer
Shannon Brown is the new treasurer for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota. She began Oct. 11. Her email is shannon@mnala.org.
Bayport donates $25,000 to Veterans & Children’s Foundation
Pat Logan of Bayport Post 491, center, presents a $25,000 check from his post.
Tolzmann backed for Alternate NEC
Unit 287 in Minnesota Lake proudly endorses Raleen Tolzmann for the office of Alternate National Executive Committeeman for the Department of Minnesota for the 2024-2026 years.
Come to the convention for charities
ST. CLOUD — Allied Charities of Minnesota’s 32nd annual convention takes place at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud Nov. 16-17.
Ride for the Stones raises $16,000
The ride broke all records; 126 bikes and 40 riders, “many” non-riders and a huge number of raffle items and food, raising over $16,000 to enable the purchased nearly 80 pavers.
Rick Cross transitioned from war to civilian life via public service
CHARLOTTE — In the late 1960s, the military was taking 5,000 men per month in Minnesota alone. It was the height of the Vietnam War.
104th National Convention recharges the spirits
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”
DSO: Legionnaires don’t have to pay to file VA claims
Veterans should never have to worry about predators seeking to exploit their claims for financial gain.
$32 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum breaks ground
CAMP RIPLEY — With about 300 people in attendance and a World War II-era Navy bulldozer at the ready, the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum broke ground Sept. 17 on its new site outside of Camp Ripley.
National: Dues increase is on the way
CHARLOTTE — The ruling body of The American Legion are the delegates at the National Convention. Under Article X of the National Constitution & By-Laws, for the National American Legion to increase its portion of the dues, it must be done at the National Convention.